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Senator Byrd to be Honored with Teaching Award
West Virginia's senior Senator, Robert C. Byrd, will be honored for his dedication to teaching American history.
Tea Party Moves to Capitol Hill
About 50 local residents were among the thousands of conservatives chanting, ''Kill the bill,'' as they rallied against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday.
In Russia the last czar, Nicholas II, died in 1918, shot by Bolshevik revolutionaries.
Congress OKs spending Obama wanted to cut
It was the latest move by lawmakers in both parties to support projects they consider important to their states - and perhaps to their re-election prospects.
MU officials honor Sen. Byrds efforts
In recent years, Marshall University has greatly expanded its academic and research programs, especially in medical care, biological research and forensics - and university officials say much of the credit should go to Sen.
Berger prepares for transition to federal position
Kanawha Circuit Judge Irene Berger is packing boxes, cleaning house, preparing to leave what has been her workplace for 26 years.
Berger Calls Federal Bench Appointment 'an Honor'
Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Irene Berger said Wednesday that she is honored by both her appointment to the federal bench Tuesday.
Remembering Baghdad, When It Matters Most
Has it really been seven years since the U.S. Congress was embroiled in a war of silence over the possibility of an American invasion of Iraq? I use the phrase "war of silence" because -- with the exception of Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, who angrily took to the floor on February 12, 2003 , to take his colleagues to task for their ...
BTL:W. Virginia Community Rallies to Safeguard Schoolchildren from Coal-Pro
W. Virginia Community Rallies to Safeguard Schoolchildren from Coal-Processing Health Hazards Interview with Ed Wiley, West Virginia coal country activist, conducted by Melinda Tuhus W. Virginia Community Rallies to Safeguard Schoolchildren from Coal-Processing Health Hazards Interview with Ed Wiley, West Virginia coal country activist, conducted ...
Republicans wrongly accused of racism
President Jimmy Carter said the majority of the people who are dissatisfied with President Obama are dissatisfied because of his color.
AARP Concerned With Medicare Vote
AARP West Virginia is expressing disappointment at the failure of what they considered a key bill to protect the healthcare coverage of Medicare recipients in West Virginia.
Hawaii Sen. Inouye moves up in seniority
Sen. Daniel Inouye becomes the third-longest-serving senator in U.S. history on Thursday, a landmark for the powerful lawmaker who has held a seat in Congress for as long as Hawaii has been a state.
West Virginia Attorney Nick Casey has been recommended to replace the late Honorable W. Craig Broadwater on the U.S. District Court for West Virginia's Northern District.
Energized Byrd, 91, returns to manage Senate bill
West Virginia Democrat Robert C. Byrd reappeared on the Senate floor Tuesday with some of his old bluster back after a season of frailty, this time to manage a $44.1 billion homeland security spending bill.
Senators question military mission
As President Barack Obama considers reshaping the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan and possibly sending tens of thousands more troops abroad, both of West Virginia's senators are dubious about any plans that call for more nation building.
Johanns Warns Against Dangerous Precedent of Using Budget Reconciliation for Healthcare Reform
Senator Mike Johanns today issued the following statement on the possibility of using budget reconciliation to pass health care reform.
History lessons going hands-on
Here's what a $1 million federal grant to improve the teaching of American history will buy: A collaboration that includes four local colleges, several county historical societies and dozens of school districts; A series of workshops over the next three years related to three different historical themes; A week-long, expenses-paid summer ...
'How Much American Blood?': Byrd Blasts Proposal for Additional Afghan Troops
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., isn't seen much in public anymore. At 91, he rarely votes and almost never gives speeches.
How Senate Democrats can get to 60 votes on healthcare
Senate Democrats headed into closed-door meetings Wednesday with growing confidence that they will be able to produce a healthcare bill that can win a critical 60 votes.
Democratic Split on Afghanistan Deepens
By Ben Pershing The House and Senate Democratic leaders already appear to have their differences on the way forward in Afghanistan.
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